Match report

Romania Defeats Kosovo 3-0 in UEFA Nations League

Kosovo
Kosovo
0–3
FT
Romania
Romania
Sep 6, 2024

Romania emerged victorious in their UEFA Nations League clash against Kosovo, securing a convincing 3-0 win. The game saw early dominance from Romania, with D. Man and Razvan Marin scoring to give them a commanding lead by halftime. Kosovo struggled to find their footing and were further punished with a third goal from D. Drăguș late in the game. Kosovo was left with ten men after Mërgim Vojvoda was shown a red card, solidifying Romania's control over the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Kosovo 0-3 Romania
  • • D. Man scored in the 40th minute
  • • Razvan Marin scored a penalty in the 51st minute
  • • D. Drăguș scored the third goal in the 82nd minute
  • • Mërgim Vojvoda received a red card in the 85th minute

Lineups

Kosovo

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Murić (G)
  • 15 M. Vojvoda (D)
  • 13 Amir Rrahmani (D)
  • 3 F. Aliti (D)
  • 23 L. Paqarada (D)
  • 10 E. Zhegrova (M)
  • 6 E. Rexhbeçaj (M)
  • 14 V. Berisha (M)
  • 7 M. Rashica (M)
  • 18 V. Muriqi (F)
  • 11 F. Asllani (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 E. Krasniqi
  • 9 Albion Rrahmani
  • 8 F. Muslija
  • 20 E. Sahiti
  • 21 D. Rrudhani
  • 2 F. Hadergjonaj
  • 19 L. Emërllahu
  • 16 I. Avdyli
  • 5 L. Dellova
  • 4 I. Krasniqi
  • 22 A. Selmani
  • 12 V. Bekaj

Romania

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Niță (G)
  • 2 A. Rațiu (D)
  • 3 R. Drăgușin (D)
  • 15 A. Burcă (D)
  • 11 N. Bancu (D)
  • 18 R. Marin (M)
  • 6 M. Marin (M)
  • 10 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 20 D. Man (F)
  • 19 D. Drăguș (F)
  • 13 V. Mihăilă (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 F. Coman
  • 9 G. Pușcaș
  • 14 I. Hagi
  • 22 A. Mitriță
  • 21 D. Olaru
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 16 Ș. Târnovanu
  • 5 V. Ghiță
  • 4 C. Manea
  • 8 A. Artean
  • 23 D. Sorescu
  • 12 L. Popescu

Timeline

  1. Romania
    40' Romania Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Man · Assist: Razvan Marin
  2. Romania
    49' Romania Var · Penalty confirmed
    D. Man
  3. Kosovo
    50' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Valon Berisha

    Foul

  4. Romania
    51' Romania Goal · Penalty
    Razvan Marin
  5. Kosovo
    66' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Asllani · On: E. Krasniqi
  6. Kosovo
    66' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vedat Muriqi · On: A. Rrahmani
  7. Kosovo
    67' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Valon Berisha · On: F. Muslija
  8. Kosovo
    69' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    E. Rexhbecaj

    Foul

  9. Romania
    76' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bancu

    Foul

  10. Romania
    78' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Man · On: F. Coman
  11. Kosovo
    81' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Mërgim Vojvoda

    Foul

  12. Kosovo
    81' Kosovo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Zhegrova · On: E. Sahiti
  13. Kosovo
    81' Kosovo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Paqarada · On: D. Rrudhani
  14. Romania
    82' Romania Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Drăguș
  15. Romania
    83' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Drăguș · On: G. Puşcaş
  16. Romania
    83' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Mihăilă · On: I. Hagi
  17. Kosovo
    85' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Mërgim Vojvoda

    Foul

  18. Kosovo
    85' Kosovo Card · Red Card
    Mërgim Vojvoda

    Foul

  19. Romania
    86' Romania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Stanciu · On: A. Mitriță
  20. Romania
    86' Romania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Razvan Marin · On: D. Olaru
  21. Romania
    90'+4 Romania Card · Yellow Card
    R. Dragusin

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Kosovo Romania
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 76%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 447 365
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 1 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 365 278
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Romania took the lead with D. Man's goal in the 40th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Razvan Marin converted a penalty in the 51st minute, doubling Romania's lead and dealing a significant blow to Kosovo's morale
  • ▸ The dismissal of Mërgim Vojvoda in the 85th minute shifted the momentum decisively in Romania's favor, allowing D. Drăguș to add a third goal and seal the victory